Charlton K. Rochester MBA, Financial Consultant
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Newsletters
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Eight Ideas for Smarter Holiday Shopping
Whether shopping online or hitting the mall this holiday season, these tips might help save time and money.
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Year-End 2024 Tax Tips
Here are some things to consider when weighing potential tax moves before the end of the year.
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How Savers and Spenders Can Meet in the Middle
Couples who have opposite philosophies regarding saving and spending often have trouble finding common ground. This article offers some tips to learn to work with financial differences.
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The United States Is Older Than Ever Before
The median age of the U.S. population rose to a record high in 2022, a demographic trend that has implications for the economy and government programs like Social Security and Medicare.
Calculators
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Tax-Deferred Savings
Compare the potential future value of tax-deferred investments to that of taxable investments.
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Cost of Retirement
Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.
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Life Insurance
How much life insurance would you need to produce a sufficient income stream for your family?
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College Funding
Use this calculator to estimate the cost of your child’s education, based on the variables you input.